Volvo XC40 Owner's Manual page 407

WARNING
Ignition mode II must be active – all
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airbags are deactivated in ignition
mode I.
Always have the remote key in the
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vehicle when it is towed.
WARNING
The brake and steering servos do not work
when the engine is off – it takes
about 5 times more pressure on the brake
pedal and steering requires much more
effort than normal.
1. Turn on the hazard warning flashers.
2. Attach the towline to the towing eyelet.
3. Put the vehicle in ignition mode II – with-
out pressing the brake pedal, press and
hold the start button for about 4 seconds.
Release the button.
4. Move the gear selector to neutral (N) and
release the parking brake.
If the battery charge level is too low, it
may not be possible to release the parking
brake. Connect an auxiliary battery to the
vehicle if the battery is discharged.
> The towing vehicle can now start driv-
ing.
5. Keep the towline taut when the towing
vehicle slows down by applying light pres-
sure to the brake pedal. This will help
avoid jarring movements.
6. Be prepared to apply the brakes to stop
the vehicle.
Jump starting
Do not tow the vehicle to start the engine. Use
an auxiliary battery if the start battery's charge
level is so low that the engine cannot be
started.
CAUTION
Attempting to tow with the engine running
could result in damage to the three-way
catalytic converter.
Related information
Attaching and removing the towing eyelet
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(p. 405)
Hazard warning flashers (p. 151)
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Recovery (p. 407)
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Jump starting using another battery
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(p. 397)
Selecting ignition mode (p. 360)
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Transmission (p. 369)
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STARTING AND DRIVING
Attaching and removing the
towing eyelet
Use the towing eyelet when towing. Screw
the towing eyelet securely into place in the
threaded outlet behind the cover on the right-
hand side of the front and rear bumpers.
Attaching the towing eyelet
Take out the towing eyelet, which is
stored in a foam block under the floor in
the cargo compartment.
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